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I am tempted to suggest that some MSPs might be in need of a good pension after the election—and I do not exclude hill farmers.Is Rhoda Grant satisfied that the test in subsection (3) of the proposed new section is not subjective?
I would like to ask the Highlands MSPs and the people who participated in the workshops what developments in niche tourism markets have been achieved in the area.
Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley is already actively addressing the issue. As MSPs who attended a recent meeting found out, there is the potential and a desire for business development in farming and for other leisure and recreational pursuits in the area.
In my role as a member of the Health and Community Care Committee and regional Highlands and Islands MSP, I have noticed that local authorities and voluntary and community organisations, which provide a tremendous service, do not feel valued.
The information that I have just given is new information for every Labour MSP—the protesters have been asked by the Road Haulage Association to leave Grangemouth with dignity, having made their point.
Because of its Westminster background, the civil service regards MSPs as the enemy. Civil servants work for their departments, and regard other departments as the enemy, too.
We have also strongly advised our members to go to their local councillor and MSP. We need somebody to push open the doors and get some information.We believe that the real problem is that there is no information.
The approach acknowledges the importance of a work-life balance—although many MSPs' families might think that we are the last people who should be lecturing anyone about that.